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Galva

Iowa · 435 residents · 0.754 sq mi
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Galva has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,800. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
435
+18%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
577 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
−26%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3504054605155701990201020202024Galva
2024447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,577 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,724
−6%since 2000
from $24,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−1%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(363)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(53)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score32.3%(141)
Diversity Score
32
+2286%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 78.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galva, Iowa?

Galva, Iowa has about 435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galva, Iowa?

The typical household in Galva, Iowa earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galva, Iowa expensive?

In Galva, Iowa, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Iowa?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Galva, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galva, Iowa?

About 25.2% of people in Galva, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galva, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Galva, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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